ACT2606· Pop. 12,071Tuggeranong Community Council

PHILLIP DC

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

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no recent data

Rent yield

2.0%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

3.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PHILLIP DC shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$430/wk

weekly

Demand change

+3.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.09%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PHILLIP DC is a metropolitan ACT suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro ACT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.0% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,156/wk

$103k taxable p.a.

Renters

41.9%

55.1% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.6%

Population growth

+2.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

17%

72% apartments

Degree qualified

67.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

26.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

80 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.9%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

8.6 km

Middle ring

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

69.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

74 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

151.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

6,984/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 2606

🏫1 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Lyons Early Childhood School

Government · Yrs K-2

ICSEA 1116

🎓Secondary (1)

The Canberra College

Government · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 1087

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

68/ 100

9.5 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Top tier

1102ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

58/ 100

🚆 2 train🚌 23 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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